Beechcraft 19 Musketeer. Photo. Characteristics.

Manufacture of small-aircraft Beechcraft Model 19 Musketeer was based on a previous version of the model of the same family - Beechcraft Model 23 Musketeer, however, for the next few, who later became a very important difference.

On board the aircraft, depending on the configuration and destination, can accommodate from two to four people, while the two-seat models are primarily designed for the transport of small goods, mostly mail, as well as for aerobatic flights, while four-seat Versions were used as private aircraft, as well as for moving passengers for short distances. The main difference between the two-seat versions of saloon trim, from four-seater, is that in the double versions, the rear of the cabin was adapted for the luggage compartment.

Beechcraft 19 Musketeer Photo

As the power plant in aircraft Beechcraft Model 19 Musketeer used a piston aircraft engine Lycoming O-320-E2B, allowing to develop the capacity of the aircraft in 150 hp, taking into account the start of production of the aircraft, it was considered highly effective and reliable would make competition from other American Aircraft Corporation - Cessna.

CabinBeechcraft Model B19 Musketeer

C Given the fact that the aircraft Beechcraft Model 19 Musketeer belongs to a class of light-aircraft, the aircraft cabin is quite spacious and comfortable, but not least, it provided that the aircraft can cover distances up to 1200 kilometers. Maximum take-off weight of the aircraft was 1,6 m., Allowing, in turn, take off and land on neprotyazhёnnyh runways, making it possible to operate the airplane, even in remote areas.

Planes Beechcraft Model 19 Musketeer did not differ a great maneuverability, however, this factor does not worsen relations to his owners.

In 1968, US aircraft manufacturers of the corporation Beech Aircraft Corporation introduced an improved modification - Beechcraft Model 19A Musketeer, which has increased the maximum take-off weight, and the aircraft was transferred to the category of sports aircraft.

Model Beechcraft Model M19A Musketeer has been put into production in 1970 year, and its main distinguishing feature was that the aircraft, since this model was only a double and was intended solely as a sports aircraft to perform aerobatic exercises. Nevertheless, the American aircraft manufacturers have certified in the same year and 4-seater model - Beechcraft Model 19B Musketeer, received hardly any differences from the sports version, except for a bigger fuel tanks.

Currently, most models of aircraft Beechcraft Model 19 Musketeer is privately owned, however, a number of small carriers operate these aircraft as of aircraft for flight in remote corners, as well as for excursions.

All the production, aircraft building plant from the conveyor descended 922 aircraft of this model, of which currently operates about 700 units.